“From Reckless to Recovery” author Ross Fried’s life fell apart when his parents divorced. His mother left, his father uprooted him, and eventually Fried ended up couch surfing with friends, homeless in high school.
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It’s been said that Muhammad Ali’s biggest opponent was Parkinson’s disease, which many attribute to boxing, but it turns out what made and ultimately led to the death of the former heavyweight champion could help others in their fight against his deadly opponent.
After Christine Smith underwent brain decompression surgery in 2007, life became a little more precious, and clinging to it seemed nearly impossible for a while. Smith is living with Chiari malformation, a rare neurological condition in which her herniated cerebellum is bulging below her skull and creating pressure around her spinal cord.
Thirteen young women became part of a 100-year-old tradition through the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada on May 26. The group hosted its High Award Banquet and the 100-year anniversary of the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. This year’s award winners were presented with the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, which can be thought of as the equivalent of a Boy Scout becoming an Eagle Scout.
With medical marijuana dispensaries opening throughout Clark County, Essence Vegas is hosting Wellness Wednesdays to educate patient card holders about a number of topics. In its biweekly workshop on June 15, chefs talked about edible products, explaining how to cook cannabis, properly measure baked goods so they have an even dose and what goes into infusing butter with cannabis.
While one may survive military service, those hoping to find peace and comfort inside their newly civilian uniform may find it’s not an easy transition. To easily connect veterans with resources and services, the Veterans Transition Resource Center opened this month.
As court enters into session, Judge Heidi Almase takes her seat and begins to hear her cases for the morning. But this isn’t a regular court proceeding. As part of mental health court, the 12 defendants before her are dealing with a mental illness that contributed to their introduction to the criminal justice system.
Everyone kept telling local artist Ryan Brunty that Yerman — the name of the monster he created for one of his paintings — had sad eyes. They weren’t wrong: The drawing was the latest manifestation of Brunty’s own depression.
“Shark Tank” regulars Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John were nowhere in sight May 19 when the popular television show visited Red Rock Resort, but it seemed everybody else was. At least 200 people showed up to apply to be on ABC’s show that matches would-be entrepreneurs with millionaires and billionaires looking for solid investment ideas.
For the past two years, Mark Jacoby has prepared groups of students for their “Warren.” Warren spends his days missing meals, getting picked last in kickball, and not getting the care and nurture that kids deserve. With a sheet of paper, Jacoby demonstrates the toll it takes on Warren’s self-worth, ripping away pieces until only a strip remains. Warren is imaginary, but the situation is not.
Ever buy something and decide to return it? Maybe there was a small tear or the color wasn’t right. Most people don’t think twice about what happens to those items, but often many of them don’t end up back on the store’s shelves — instead they end up at Liquidity Services Warehouse, 3010 E. Alexander Road.
Since its debut inside the Ogden last spring, Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whisky has amassed quite a following in downtown Las Vegas. It’s modern decor, edgy artwork, sake cocktails and overall hip vibe have been drawing diners to try its customizable ramen bowls, small plates, sushi hand rolls and rice bowls. But the desert summer’s 115-degree weather isn’t exactly hot ramen season, so a seasonal summer menu is offering some cooler items.
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Celine Dion told her documentary audience, “This is by far the biggest crowd I’ve had in years. I hope to see you all again very, very soon.”
Two teenage twins accused in commercial firework attacks in a Henderson church in March were indicted last week on several felony charges.
Las Vegas police said members of its search and rescue team found a “mysterious monolith” on a trail outside the Las Vegas Valley over the weekend.
An attorney said the billions in punitive damages represent the most money that has been awarded by a jury in Nevada.